ZIP Code 31903

ZIP code 31903, in the Columbus area, sits firmly in working-class territory. A median household income of $32,401 and per-capita income of $18,217 fall well below national norms, and a median home value of $81,000 reflects a housing stock priced for earners at that level. Property taxes run at a county rate of 0.86%, which on an $81,000 home works out to roughly $700 a year. The combined sales tax rate of 9.00% is where the sharper pinch comes, applying to everyday purchases regardless of income.